Natural Disasters in Canada Quiz

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Which area in Canada is most prone to earthquakes?

Newfoundland
Southern Ontario
The Prairies
British Columbia (correct)

Tornadoes in Canada mainly occur in British Columbia.

False (B)

What climatic conditions lead to the formation of tornadoes in Canada?

Warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico meets cold, dry air from the Arctic.

Ice storms are particularly prevalent in __________ Canada.

Eastern Signup and view all the answers

Match the natural disaster with its main trigger:

Earthquakes = Tectonic activity along plate boundaries Tornadoes = Warm moist air colliding with cold dry air Landslides = Heavy rainfall or rapid snowmelt Ice Storms = Collision of warm moist and cold air Signup and view all the answers

Which landform region in Canada is characterized by rolling hills and is known for its agriculture?

Great Lakes St Lawrence Lowlands (C) Signup and view all the answers

Human-environment interaction only refers to negative impacts on the environment.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Prime Meridian in geography?

To serve as the reference line for measuring longitude. Signup and view all the answers

The _____ plate boundaries are where tectonic plates collide.

convergent Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of natural disasters with their primary causes:

Floods = Heavy rainfall or melting snow Earthquakes = Movement along tectonic plate boundaries Volcanoes = Magma movement to the Earth's surface Tornadoes = Strong wind patterns and thunderstorms Signup and view all the answers

Earthquakes

A geological event where the Earth's tectonic plates shift and release energy, causing ground shaking.

Tornadoes

Powerful rotating columns of air that form within severe thunderstorms. They can cause significant damage due to their high winds.

Landslides

A mass of rock, soil, and debris that slides down a slope, often triggered by heavy rainfall, snowmelt, or earthquakes.

Ice Storms

A weather event characterized by freezing rain that forms a thick layer of ice on surfaces, causing widespread power outages and hazardous conditions.